Scion Introduces FR-S Sports Coupe Concept at 2011 New York
Auto Show

NEW YORK--April
20, 2011: Scion unveiled the rear-wheel drive FR-S Concept sports
coupe today at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The concept,
which sets out to stimulate the souls of true driving enthusiasts, will be
at the Scion display through May 1. The
FR-S Concept will inspire a new model coming to the Scion brand next
year.

"Scion is always experimenting with new things," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "The brand is
iconic with the xB, adrenalized by the tC, and groundbreaking with the iQ.
The FR-S will expand the brand into yet another new dimension that I know
it is truly destined for."

The FR-S is a true "scion," born into a lengthy history of Toyota
performance cars and motorsports. The sports coupe is most inspired by
the AE86 generation of the Corolla, better known as the Hachi-Roku,
meaning "8-6" in Japanese. The front-engine, rear-wheel drive coupe was
lightweight and well balanced, making it a solid choice for driving
enthusiasts.

Inspired by the AE86, the FR-S is built around the core goal of
achieving "pure balance," which begins with the strategic placement of a
flat 2.0-liter boxer engine in a front-engine, rear-wheel drive
configuration. The engine's compact size and shape allows the FR-S'
powertrain to be mounted lower and further back towards the rear, giving
the car a lower center of gravity and a dynamically favorable front-to-rear
weight ratio.

The FR-S' naturally-aspirated engine is innovative, being the first
boxer to incorporate Toyota's D4-S injection system, which utilizes both
direct and port injection, resulting in increased horsepower and torque
throughout the entire powerband, without sacrificing MPG.

The flat-four can mate with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed
automatic transmission. The manual offers quick and precise shifts with a
short-throw, while the automatic transmission features aggressive, sporty
shifts that are initiated by steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Power is distributed effectively via a limited-slip differential.

The idea of "pure balance" is further realized by the FR-S' lightweight
design and short wheelbase. The combination allows the car to be quick
and nimble into and out of any corner, with dynamic maneuverability and
confident stability.

"Akio Toyoda has mentioned that he is
going to bring the fun-to-drive spirit back to Toyota," Hollis said. "I
know that the Scion FR-S Concept is one of the ways that he plans to
accomplish that."

The fierce exterior of the FR-S is a good reflection of its inner power.
The intimidating proportions of the concept give it a dominant stance
that bleeds performance. The profile, inspired by the Toyota 2000GT,
reveals a hood-line that is remarkably sleek and low, made possible by the
boxer's architecture.

The low stance continues to exaggerate the FR-S' menacing face, which is
made up of sharp lines, a wide mouth and angular headlights that include
bright LED clusters.

The solid panel roofline is sleek, lightweight and rigid, slotted with
an aerodynamic shape that channels air cleanly over to the top.

The front fenders protrude upward, making space for the massive
monoblock Five Axis 20x8.5-inch wheels, while the muscular rear fenders are
widened to house the 20x10.5-inch wheels, emphasizing the FR-S' staggered
stance and rear-wheel-drive setup.

The rear fascia sits low and wide, with extensive lower treatments that
surround the dual exhaust exits and contribute to excellent aerodynamics.
LEDs illuminate both the edgy taillights and the bold "SCION" logo.

The concept features four-piston-caliper front brakes that clamp down on
monstrous 18-inch annular carbon ceramic matrix rotors that are fixed to
the wheels in a motorcycle-fashion.

The FR-S Concept is layered in rich coats of Code Red, the appropriately
named color that consists of a custom blend of candy and a developmental
additive from BASF called Mearlite SSQ.